Where does the graffiti come from? Who does it?
Teenagers and young adults (pre-teens to early 20s) are responsible for most of the graffiti. Because most "taggers" want their peers to recognize their work, they like to keep their graffiti in their own community. Although many people believe that graffiti signals the presence of gangs, less than 10 percent of all graffiti nationwide is gang-related.

What can I do about graffiti?
Remove any graffiti immediately and continuously from your property. Vandals will realize that their time and paint is being wasted and will move on. Keep your property well lit, clean, and landscaped. Encourage San Carlos businesses to clean up any existing graffiti on their property. Report any graffiti on San Carlos property to the Police Department Graffiti Hotline at (650) 594-2555.

No person owning a building or vehicle in San Carlos shall allow any graffiti to remain on his or her property when the graffiti is visible from the street. Report such graffiti to the San Carlos Police Department's Graffiti Hotline at (650) 594-2555.